At one time pre-service teachers' of the Ballarat Teachers' College boarded at the YMCA. There also used to be an inside pool at the site. Three photographs relating to the YMCA Ballarat building, including the Foundation stone. The land on which this building is erected was given by John W. Wilson one of the pioneer citizens of Ballaratymca, young mens christian association, foundation stone, camp street, ballarat, john w. wilson

The badge was worn by YMCA representatives while on service supporting the Australian Army.Badge rectangular shape, metal for with stretched white material over sewn at back, rear has a pin and loop for clothing attachment, the lettering in red “YMCA” is sewn onto the white material background.badges, accessory’s, ymca

The goal of the appeal was to reach £10 000 to construct the YMCA building in Camp Street.ymca, fundraising, camp street, ballarat, social

Troop convoys stopped at Capetown. The pamphlet has things to see and do. On the rear page are "Don'ts".This is a single sheet of paper folded twice to make a rectangular pamphlet. The colour is beige/khaki. The printing is in black and red ink. Near the centre is the YMCA triangular badge. At the top is the Aust. Rising Sun and the NZ Army Badge. The words "Cooee & Kia Ora".Written in pencil at bottom is 78.738-4-T.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, capetown, ymca

Joseph Moore Stuart from Serpentine, Victoria. AIF Serial No. 6591. He enlisted 14 June 1916, aged 22, 5th BTN, embarked 2 Oct 1916. He returned to Australia 12 June 1919. His place of birth was Wedderburn.Single sheet of paper. It is a handwritten letter from Joseph Moore Stuart No. 6591 to his mother. It is on YMCA letterhead paper. The YMCA logo is a map of Australia with Rising Sun badge and letters YMCA in centre. A red triangle covers these. It is written on both sides.ww1, france, mothers, aif

Soldiers sitting outside the YMCA Soldiers' Club. Location unknown. There were YMCA soldiers' clubs in most capital cities in Australia, where soldiers could meet, relax and have a meal.Digital copy of black and white postcard.world war i, ymca soldiers club, young mens christian association

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The YMCA occupied the former Scout Settlement quarters at 315 Nott Street in (1950s/60s/70s?)Small cloth badge, red, blue, gold and white, 'Port Melbourne YMCA'ymca, societies clubs unions and other organisations

This UN flag was flown at a YMCA centre in South Korea under a U.N Protectorate against Communist aggression, the YMCA supported the Australian Army.Flag, blue colour with circular motif of the world in white with Oak leaf around, The spine has a pole sewn in, the spine has a cloth badge on with wording as well as a stamp.Cloth badge on spine, “ Aust Flag”, “Gairs of Melbourne”. Stamp on spine in blue ink, “Australian YMCA” Around stamp in green ink, “.......National Council........YMCA.........”u.n, ymca, flags

Calendar Card 1918 - Cheerio XMAS 1917 YMCA LondonKeep This For Your Next Leave In London at the top of a Calendar for 1918. Underneath in red "CHEERO!" Next line From the Australian Y.M.C.A.,London XMAS 1917 The opposite side has a map of London showing location of YMCA HQ. and railway stations Inside the card are the addresses of other YMCA's in the London district. calendar, 1917, ymca, map london ymca ww1

The flag was donated to SMIMM by the historian of the YMCA in gratitude of the service the YMCA has given to Aust Military Forces since federation especially on overseas service.Flag, polyester, white background, centre has a red triangle point down, over this is a rectangular blue section with the letters “YMCA” in white, spine has a short nylon cord at each end.flags, ymca

The YMCA Port Melbourne Youth Centre at 311 - 313 with the next door cottage being 321.B & W photograph of YMCA Nott Street between Bridge & Spring Streets June 1973.June 1973built environment - demolition, built environment - domestic, ymca, port melbourne youth centre

The Bridge Street Presbyterian Church is on the left of the photograph with numbers to the right - 305, 397 & the YMCA Port Melbourne Youth Centre at 311 - 313.B & W photograph of YMCA Nott Street between Bridge & Spring Streets 1973.June 1973built environment - demolition, built environment - domestic, ymca, religion - presbyterian church, port melbourne youth centre

The sketches, contents were by William Cecil Dunford who trained in Artistry in the U.K and was posted to the YMCA as an Officer War Artist, his subjects were YMCA Places and Australian Diggers. It is believed that the originals are held by the AWM. Refer AWM Collection “NR P05307.003 which is a portrait of DUNFORD and a short biography.Large red buckram covered album with ornate gold trim on front, rear and spine, there are 31 sketches and photographic copies by War artist W.C.Dunford, on first page is a photo of YMCA Officers on Salisbury Plain July 1917.Label on the spine, “Sketches by C Dunford of 1914 - 18 war, scenes in Flanders. On the last page in pencil, “Methuen”ymca, flanders, military history,

Typed below photograph, "Judo, as practised by the Y.M.C.A. lads who came to put on a display at the Boxing night organised by the Ringwood Youth Club at the Town Hall last Monday night." [no date]

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Groups from Port Melbourne Youth Centre, the YMCA and Melbourne City Mission in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. The Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of groups from Port Melbourne Youth Centre, YMCA & the Melbourne City Mission.built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, flower hotel, melbourne city mission, ymca, port melbourne youth centre

A photo of Anzac Cove taken from a high vantage point. The white tents in the foreground appear to be medical aid tents. A small tent is labelled YMCA in black texta. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of medical tents, YMCA and landing pier at Anzac Cove.gallipoli, world war one, tents, tent hospital, ymca

Wallets sent to serving soldiers during WW1 from YMCA related to "Henry Trevor Clutterbuck" No. 7462 who enlisted 2/6/17 age 18 in 25th Reinforcements 7th Batt, and embarked 4/8/17. Returned 25/9/19. ENLISTED WW2 10/7/40, S/N VX43810.Black hard board wallet with fold down flap and two inside pockets.Marked "The Aussie Wallet" "Xmas Wishes from" "Australian YMCA" "1918"henry trevor clutterbuck, wallet, ymca, ww1, ww2

The wallet was owned by Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Black leather wallet with flap and two pockets. Gift from YMCA.Printed on flap: "Xmas wishes from Australian YMCA 1918"personal effects-money containers, handcrafts-leatherwork

Postcards sent by R.H. Baron depicting scenes of Codford when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Plain postcard with no photograph. Front has printed Mother's Day message. Y.M.C.A. logo and Rising Sun badge printed at top. Space for written address. Postmark top R.H. Corner. 2. Collation of black and white photographs of scenes from a village. 3. Coloured photograph of a group of soldiers in winter uniform and standing on a snow covered road. Buildings in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower, Houses next door. Graveyard next to church. 5. Black and white photograph of a Rising Sun badge carved into a hill side.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother, dated 9 May 1918'. 2. Greetings from Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 13 July 1918. 3. Winter at Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Doris dated 1 September 1918'. 4. Codford, St Mary Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: This is a church in the centre of our camp. Bob'. 5. The Rising Sun, Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, This Rising Sun was made by an Australian Soldier some time back. Bob'. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, codford uk, aif camp - ww1

Postcards collected by R.H. Baron while on leave in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service. 1. Coloured coastal scene featuring yachts, beach goers and cliffs. People are standing on a pebbled beach. 2. Coloured coastal scene featuring cliffs and ocean. 3. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach, bathing machines, cliffs and town buildings. 4. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach with boats and town buildings. 5. Sepia toned photograph featuring houses. Stream running in front of house. Footpath between stream and house. 6. Coloured street scene featuring houses fronting a gravel road. 7. Black and white photograph of a street scene featuring buildings, pedestrians and horse drawn transport. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a street scene. Right side lined with houses. Single pedestrian on footpath. 9. Coloured scene featuring standing stones. 10. Coloured photograph of a ruined building overgrown with vegetation.1. Ladram Bay. 2. Ladram Bay. 3. Budleigh Salterton from East. 4. Budleigh Salterton from West. 5. Budleigh Salterton, Cottages at the Granery, 6. Budleigh Salterton, West Terrace. 7. High St. Budleigh Salterton. 8. Budleigh Salterton, Station Road. 9. Stonehenge. 10. Abbey Ruins, Waverley. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1

Photos relate to James Worland MILLS No 3441 59th Battalion. .1) James MILLS is 3rd from R standing with arms crossed. .2) James MILLS is 2nd from L without a hat, 3rd row from front. .3) James MILLS is 2nd on L. Refer Cat No 169P for his service details..1) Photo, black / white, showing a large group of soldiers & nurses standing & sitting outside a large building. .2) Photo, black / white, showing a large group of soldiers & nurses standing & sitting outside a large building. .3) Photo, sepia, showing a large group of soldiers & nurses with 3 children standing outside outside a large building. .4) & .5) Photos, black / white, copies of .2) & .3). .1) “Versailles 18.6.19 YMCA” .2) “Paris 17.6.19 YMCA” .3) “Paris 20.6.19 YMCA” .4) “Paris 20.6.19 YMCA” .5) “ Paris 17.6.19 YMCA”photographs, 59th, paris, ymca

Letter from Alfred Ferris No 2156 in 1916 to his mother and sister. Refer to Cat. 4183.3P for his service details..1 Letter written in pencil on The Salvation Army letter head dated 24/05/1916. .2 Page 2 of pencil written letter 24/05/1916. .3 Handwritten letter in ink on YMCA headed writing paper dated 04/07/1916. .4 Handwritten letting undated circa mid 1916..1-.4 Letters written by Alf Ferris .1 Salvation Army letterhead .3 YMCA letterheadletters, military, history, salvation army, ymca

The Ballarat Y's Mens Club Project had this leaflet printed calling for funds to restore the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage. The letter to Mr R.Whitehead, Director, Parks and Gardens from Dr.R.R. Schrieke, President of YMCA, 23/1/1989, confirms their interest in the active involvement in the restoration and management of the Cottage.The Adam Lindsay Cottage was seen as an important part of local history.1 sheet of yellow paper with printing and picture of Adam Lindsay Cottage and 1white sheet of paper with blue and red print in the heading. There is the red and blue international logo for the YMCA and the heading Y's Men"s Club of Ballarat. john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, craft cottage, craig's hotel, australian poet, ballarat y's mens club project, restoration, ymca, doctor r.r. shrieke, mr r.whitehead, director of ballarat parks and gardens, gardens, ballarat

Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france

Letters from Alf Ferris to his Family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4183.3P.1) Envelope, YMCA, rectangular shape, light green colour, Field PO stamped, stamped by censor in red & initialed, ruled lines, hand writing in black pencil. .2) Letter, “YMCA with the AIF” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil and dated. .3) .4) Letter, “YMCA” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pen & dated..2) At Top, “France, 2nd April 1918, Dear Mother” .3) Date appears to be, “Sun ..... April 1918, Dear Mother and all at home”.letters, envelopes, ymca

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF while on his way to England. Refer cat No 4138.3P for his service details..1) Letter with YMCA logo, yellow colour paper, print in red and black, hand written in black pen mostly in pencil. .2) Envelope, YMCA logo, stamped in black RH corner, red oval stamp on left, hand written address to in black pen, a pencil entry unclear.Letter main points, “On Water, Aug 13th 1916”, “Dear Marian & all”. Envelope stamp, “Army Post Office A 14 de 16 S.W.4”. Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia” Oval red stamp, “1984” readable.letters, envelopes, ymca